SITE PROFILE The Masbate Gold Project (MGP) is a joint operation of Filminera Resources Corporation (FRC) and Phil Gold Processing and Refining Corporation (PGPRC). FRC owns, manages, and operates the entire Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) awarded by the government, while PGPRC owns and operates the gold processing plant and is responsible...

Precision drilling and operational discipline are essential at the low-grade, high-tonnage Masbate Gold Project, one of the largest operating surface mines in the Philippines.  Every meter matters at the Masbate Gold Project. Located on a remote island 350 kilometers southeast of Manila, the mine has built a reputation for delivering gold safely, susta...

Philex Mining Corp. said its much-anticipated Silangan Copper and Gold Project in Surigao del Norte is entering the final stretch of development, with first metal production expected in the first quarter of 2026. In a project update, the company reported that mine development has been progressing rapidly, particularly at Level 95 (L95), where productio...

The Philippines and Sweden have agreed to deepen cooperation in sustainable mining and critical minerals development, aligning the country’s push for responsible resource management with Sweden’s expertise in green technology and circular economy practices. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led by Secretary Raphael P. M. Lotil...

TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) once again upheld its reputation for operational excellence by surpassing regulatory compliance in the recently concluded Tenement Safety and Health, Environment and Social Development (TSHES) Audit for 2024. The audit covered both its operating mines — the Balabag Gold-Silver Project in Bayog, Zamboanga d...

The Philippines’ quest to better understand and manage its marine resources just took a high-tech leap forward. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), through its Marine Geological Survey Division (MGSD), has officially acquired a state-of-the-art Sub-Bottom Profiler — known as the Delta Seismic Sparker System — marking a milestone in the country’s marin...

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is leading the government’s latest push to make the mining sector faster, more transparent, and more accountable through digital innovation and policy reform. At the 9th meeting of the inter-agency Technical Working Group (TWG) on Responsible Mining held on Octorber 21, 2025 at the ARTA Innovation Hub in Quezon City, ...

Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. (AMVI) marked a major milestone in October 2025 as it renewed its Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) partnership agreement with the tribal communities under CADT-237, reaffirming a 25-year bond built on respect, collaboration, and sustainable development. Now in its Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Phase (...

By Paramina Earth Technologies Inc. / Thea Samantha C. Go, EM Building on GEOVIA's Digital Foundation As we saw in Part 1, Philippine mines can overcome operational challenges through GEOVIA's specialized tools. Surpac brings new precision to resource estimation in complex ore bodies, replacing manual methods with reliable 3D modelling. MineSched tr...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), through the Mineral Economics, Information and Publication Division (MEIPD), successfully conducted a four-day Training-Workshop on Data Management and Analysis for Effective Data Compilation, Organization, Visualization, and Dissemination: From Data to Decisions, Empowering Insight Through Statistics on October 14–...

By: Paramina Earth Technologies Inc. / Thea Samantha C. Go, EM Profitability in the mining industry depends increasingly on using digital tools as leverage to optimise resource extraction, manage risks, and align operations with strict regulations. GEOVIA demonstrates how the use of digital solutions in the planning of modern mines transforms operat...

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) recently played a key role in shaping the future direction of regional geoscience efforts by participating in the 2nd Coordinating Committee for Geoscience Programmes in East and Southeast Asia (CCOP) Strategic Plan 2026–2030 Working Group Meeting. The meeting, ...

The future looks bright for the Silangan Project as Silangan Mindanao Mining Co., Inc. (SMMCI) President and Chief Executive Officer Engr. Eulalio B. Austin Jr. once again visited the development site to personally assess its progress and ensure that operations remain on track for commissioning in early 2026. Accompanied by key management members, tech...

We are proud to share that Hinatuan Mining Corporation (HMC) has won the top award at the 4th ASEAN Mineral Awards (AMA) in Vientiane, Laos, under the Best Practices in Distribution category! This marks HMC’s second AMA recognition, after earning 2nd runner-up at the 3rd AMA. The ASEAN Mineral Awards honour mining and mineral-processing companies ac...

Megawide Construction Corp. has secured two new contracts with Megaworld Corporation to build residential towers in the latter’s township developments. The multibillion-peso contracts cover civil, structural, and architectural works, as well as MEPF (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection). These latest developments add to the numerous p...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) convened the first Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the ₱37-billion Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project (MTCIP) on October 10, 2025, in Cagayan de Oro City. The project aims to improve connectivity, safety, and access in rural and agricultural areas across Northern Mindanao, th...